“New” Music from Hank Williams?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – It’s considered “new” music – even though it has been around for close to 65 years. The recordings of country music legend Hank Williams were done for a taped show that aired on early country music stations – and sponsored by a Texas plant nursery. “The Garden Spot Programs, 1950″ feature […]
Glen Campbell Moved to Health Care Facility
After recently being honored Country Music Hall of Fame Member by Alzheimer’s Association, Glen Campbell has been moved into a health care facility following a three-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, People magazine. reports. Read more from CMT
Zac Brown Announces Tour Dates
Can you hear the squealing? Throughout the Coast Country studios, we are excited to announce some new Zac Brown tour dates with two cities in Florida! The Zac Brown Band will be traveling coast to coast on the Great American Road Trip tour which begins May 24 in Lincoln, Neb. Kacey Musgraves will open shows in […]
When Things Look Dark, Country Music Gets Sunnier
No longer lost your dog, or your mama on a train…research proves that Country music is a lot happier these days. In an analysis of the most popular country songs over six decades, Jason Eastman and Terry Pettijohn II of Coastal Carolina University finds top hits are “lyrically more positive, musically upbeat, and use more […]
No Surprise, Keith Urban Daughters Love Music
Keith Urban’s daughters with wife Nicole Kidman are still a little young to be choosing a career path. And Urban himself is a bit of reluctant proud father, bragging only about his two girls when he is pushed to do so. But after a recent conference call with Urban, it’s pretty obvious he has created […]
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will more than double in size
When its popular, and when its good, its time for a facelift! The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is no longer bursting at the seams, thanks to a $100 million expansion that has more than doubled its space and allowed it to add more interactive and contemporary exhibits. Read full article here
